Canyon River Golf Club in Missoula, Montana, is a public 18-hole course designed by Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley in 2006, spanning 6,600 yards with a par of 72, a rating of 71.3, and a slope of 127. Set along the Clark Fork River with views of the Sapphire Mountains, it features wide fairways, strategic bunkers, and bentgrass greens, with water hazards on several holes. The club offers a pro shop, dining, and practice facilities, known for its modern design and scenic appeal, as noted in GolfPass reviews.
The course plays as a strategic yet accessible test, with generous fairways that suit big hitters but challenge with water and bunkers, like the par-4 8th with its river-guarded green. X users praise the par-3 16th for its scenic carry over water and tricky pin placements. The greens are fast and undulating, demanding precise approaches. Golfers on X call it “a modern public favorite,” playable for mid-handicappers but rewarding for those who navigate its hazards with care.